[Shotimes] Loose Steering Rack

[Paul Nimz]

I just did this on my '97.  Seems some things never change.


Paul


On 5/26/2005 4:25:22 PM, cmichaelo@optonline.net wrote:
> Also try looking at the collapsable section of the steering column.
>
> Get yourself plenty of light in the foot well and look closely at the
> collapsable section as you move the steering wheel from side to side a bit.
>
>
> There is a smaller squarelike shaft inside another slightly bigger
> squarelike shaft.  See how these two shafts move together, or not, as you
> move the SW from side to side.
>
> Mine had quite a bit of play in it.  I stuffed some spacing material in
> there (two safety clips I believe and then tightened them in place with an
> small adjustable clamp).
>
> Michael
> 94MTX,green,BOS+,Koni/Intrax,Baer,Corbeau
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>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Zach Leahy <leahyz@gmail.com>
> Date: Thursday, May 26, 2005 4:37 pm
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Loose Steering Rack
>
> > And  the addition of VAPS.
> >
> > anyway, outside the steering rack, make sure there are not loose and
> > worn out suspension componenets.  Shake the wheels, is there play
> > htere.  If yes, your rack is fine, but something else is screwed.
> > Look at lower control arms, tie rod ends, wheel bearings, strut rod
> > bushings, subframe